“So, what’s it all about?” my Uncle Fred used to ask me over the sumptuous meals we shared at yearly reunions. “Isn’t that what you’re supposed to tell me,” I responded, laughing. Uncle Fred had been a Catholic priest. But when told by the bishop to abandon his ministry to alcoholics in order to say […]
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The Radio Act of 1927 required equal time for political candidates. That rule is still in effect. In 1949, the Federal Communications Commission enacted what was called the “fairness doctrine.” It required broadcasters to give equal time to both sides of controversial issues. Many credit this policy with preventing the extreme polarization of today. Ronald
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A lively new look towards audience participation for a great cause, come and enjoy!
“Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance” Read More »
Moving to Mexico There are a lot of people thinking about moving to Mexico.There seem to be several factors contributing to this exodus from North of the Border. Inflation? Dissatisfaction with the ongoing political bickering? A search for a simpler life? And so, they are asking a lot of questions about the practicalities of making
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The 26th Ojo Awards Luncheon After a hiatus of 2 years, the latest luncheon which drew well over seventy people was one of our best ever. To our winners-heartiest congratulations, and to the other nominees, we send along our thanks and say to them: Wait’ll Next year! Best Humor: Neil McKinnon for “Pains, Trains, and
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This poetry page is devoted to haiku and senryu. A haiku is a short poem that uses imagistic language to convey the essence of an experience of nature intuitively linked to the human condition. In Japanese a typical haiku has seventeen on (sounds) arranged in lines of five, seven, and five sounds. On has often
Poetry Niche – October 2022 Read More »
Michael Mcmanon’s erudite piece reflects that the Mother of the Sandy Hook killer was unaware of the chaos building in her own home before her son murdered her, and then went after innocent children at Sandy Hook.
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Part of my nursing career experience included making home visits of clients to check for hazards and improve home safety, specially for people who lived alone and / or was a senior. As I was the primary caregiver for my Mom, I thought I would do the same ‘evaluation’ for my Mom’s house. This was
YOU and Your Doctor Are Your Medical Team – October 2022 Read More »
Simplified Sustainability As a young person the month of October, at my mom and dad’s home in California, was always exciting. My brothers, sisters, and I spent most of the month planning our Halloween costumes, our strategic “trick or treat” routes, deciding who to include in our roving pack for that special night. My mother,
Verdant View – October 2022 Read More »
Libby Townsend shares her work with the Tarahumara Project giving us a complete scope of the needs of this special and needy Indian group here in Mexico.
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